A major new biotech manufacturing facility will be established in Melbourne, helping to position Victoria at the forefront of the global influenza vaccine market.
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease will be established the heart of Melbourne’s renowned Parkville biomedical precinct, further strengthening Victoria’s world leading reputation in medical research.
Victoria’s thriving creative industry received a massive boost with the State Government announcing a record investment of $33.8 million in the 2020-21 Budget in local screen productions to allow more global and local projects to be shot here.
Global biotech company CSL has commenced manufacturing the University of Oxford/AstraZeneca AZD1222 COVID-19 vaccine candidate at its unique advanced manufacturing facility in Broadmeadows, in the north west of Melbourne.
In a further boost for Victoria’s thriving renewable energy sector, the State will be home to the largest battery in the southern hemisphere.
Amazon Australia will boost its footprint in Victoria with the establishment of its second fulfilment centre in Melbourne.
Invest Victoria has entered into a strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency.
Invest Victoria has an extensive network of partners and organisations who can support companies looking to invest in Victoria.
The Victorian Government’s Americas Investment team, along with Invest Victoria, have received the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award at the annual IEDC award ceremony in Washington DC.
Victoria’s renewable energy industry has been further strengthened with an ambitious solar farm roll-out by an innovation led investment firm.
If you’re looking for experienced talent in a fast paced and agile environment, look no further than Victoria’s thriving startup sector.
Monash University is one of Victoria’s world class universities that offer cutting edge research to deliver better health outcomes across the globe.
